Contact an Inmate at Patrick County Jail.

Register for Patrick County Everbridge alerts and check the “Community Alerts” box under “My Alerts” to receive county-specific messages. If you don’t have computer access, call the local Everbridge contact listed in the registration instructions for help signing up.

Everbridge defines an “Advisory” as a situation causing significant inconvenience below warning criteria, and a “Watch” as conditions favorable for an event. For the full wording (and any local examples), refer to the Everbridge alert definitions document.

Common options include phone calls, video visits (from home or a kiosk), and tablet messaging or other secure digital messages and photos. Confirm which services this facility uses and whether you need to create and verify an account with a third-party vendor before connecting or adding funds.

Mail checks or money orders for Patrick County to the Patrick County Treasurer at P.O. Box 668, Stuart, VA 24171.

Often, yes. Many Virginia facilities use an off-site vendor that scans letters and photos and delivers electronic copies to inmates, and the originals may be destroyed after scanning.

Books and magazines are typically allowed only when mailed directly from an approved publisher or distributor. Photos may be allowed, but they’re usually limited by size and quantity and are inspected, so check format limits before sending.